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Salon Iris vs Versum

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Salon Iris

Beauty

Complete salon & spa management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Versum

Beauty

Salon management for growing businesses

From
€25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Salon Iris saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon; Versum does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • They diverge on capability: Salon Iris covers Client management, Versum covers Client database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Salon Iris and Versum actually diverge.

Attributes where Salon Iris and Versum differ
AttributeSalon IrisVersum
Starting price$29/month€25/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19992011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Salon Iris

  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Marketing tools
  • Payroll reports
  • Mobile access
  • QuickBooks
  • Constant Contact

Only in Versum

  • Client database
  • Loyalty programs
  • Inventory control
  • Marketing automation
  • SMS & email reminders
  • Detailed reporting
  • Payment gateways
  • GDPR compliant

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Online booking
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • SSL encryption
  • Data backup
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Salon Iris

  • Salon appointment scheduling and client recordsnot Versum
  • Salon point of sale and inventorynot Versum
  • Stylist payroll and commission trackingnot Versum

Versum

  • Growing salon businessnot Salon Iris
  • Client retentionnot Salon Iris
  • Inventory managementnot Salon Iris
  • Marketing campaignsnot Salon Iris

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Salon Iris

  • saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon
  • The $29 per month entry plan includes only 1 user and excludes resource management, packages, memberships, payroll and digital forms
  • Additional users cost $9 per month each
  • Text and email volumes are capped per plan, starting at 500 texts and 1,000 emails per month
  • Text marketing, two way texting, reputation management and the website builder are separately priced add ons

Versum

  • Does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • Many features are not well documented; users must explore with support or read incomplete manuals
  • Training is mandatory to access deep features, requiring significant onboarding investment
  • Customer support responsiveness reported as slow in some cases
  • Occasional recurring bugs and glitches that can disrupt service

Pricing, plan by plan

Salon Iris

$29/month
  • Basic$29/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client database
    • Basic POS
  • Deluxe$59/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Online booking
    • Marketing tools
  • Premier$109/month
    • Everything in Deluxe
    • Advanced reports
    • Multi-location

Versum

€25/month
  • Basic$25/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$45/month
    • All Basic features
    • Online booking
    • Loyalty program

Which should you pick?

Choose Salon Iris if

  • You need client management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want point of sale.
Salon Iris review

Choose Versum if

  • You need client database.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want loyalty programs.
Versum review

Questions people ask

Is Salon Iris or Versum better?
Neither clearly leads. Salon Iris starts at $29/month and Versum at €25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salon Iris or Versum?
Salon Iris starts at $29/month and Versum at €25/month.
Does Salon Iris or Versum run on more platforms?
Salon Iris runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Versum runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Salon Iris best used for?
Salon Iris is most often used for salon appointment scheduling and client records, salon point of sale and inventory, stylist payroll and commission tracking. Of those, salon appointment scheduling and client records and salon point of sale and inventory are not what Versum is typically brought in for.
What can Salon Iris do that Versum cannot?
Salon Iris covers Client management, Point of sale, Inventory management, Marketing tools. Versum covers Client database, Loyalty programs, Inventory control, Marketing automation. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Online booking, Mailchimp, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Salon Iris: How much does DaySmart Salon cost?

DaySmart Salon (formerly Salon Iris) does not publish specific pricing on its website. Customers must either start a free trial or contact the sales team at +1 (800) 527-7600 to receive pricing information.

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Versum: Does Versum support online booking?

Yes. Versum provides online booking capabilities available 24/7, allowing customers to book appointments directly through the system.

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Salon Iris: Does DaySmart Salon offer a free trial?

Yes, DaySmart Salon offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Start the trial at https://app.daysmart.com or link to their pricing page to sign up.

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Versum: What platforms does Versum support?

Versum is cloud-based and accessible via web, mobile apps for iOS, Android, and has remote access functionality described as putting the entire salon in your pocket.

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Salon Iris: How can I get DaySmart Salon pricing?

To obtain pricing information, either start the 14-day free trial or contact sales at +1 (800) 527-7600 (Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM ET). Sales email is available through their contact form.

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Versum: Does Versum have a loyalty program feature?

Yes. Versum includes built-in loyalty program functionality to help retain and reward best customers.

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Salon Iris: Does DaySmart Salon have a pricing calculator?

Yes, DaySmart Salon offers an ROI calculator tool to help determine the potential value and return on investment. Calculate the value using their calculator available on the sales page.

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